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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1895
Page
4
Members of the Repalicam County Committee are summoned to meet at Repal- Het Headquarters in Indiana borough on Monday October 23, 185 for important business regarding the current camp. A fall attendance urged.
The declaration denounces money influence in legislatures and elections and urges civil service reform to end patronage. It calls for government jobs on merit, bans primaries funded by salaries, abolishes unnecessary offices, reduces expenditures and taxation, and separates schools from political influence while preserving neutrality in public services.
The Republican county committee urges all members to attend the meeting next Monday in the Farmers Bank building Indiana, to discuss enforcing bribery and primary election fraud laws and adopting reform planks from the state convention. Members are asked to send a representative if they cannot attend.
The piece discusses the Republican and Democratic clash over closing saloons on Sundays, framed as a moral issue. It warns laborers against blue law rhetoric, argues the Sabbath benefits workers, notes liquor interests favor repeal, and urges Republicans to unite to lift a perceived national gloom.
A tribute of respect from O. Y. P. C. U. of Plumville Pa in memory of Miss Emma Stewart who died September 4 RMS Our Heavenly Father has entered our Union to remove a loved member and grant eternal joys in his house of many mansions We testify to her Christian character and patient disposition We miss her but hope in God for an abundant entrance into his kingdom We extend sympathy to the bereaved family and pray for them in their trust in God who has promised I will never leave you comfortless
Dr Sadler, Eye and Ear Specialist, in steady practice at 804 Penn Ave for over 20 years has treated over 21 000 persons for eye ear nose and throat diseases. He claims superior success in cataract sight restoration and offers pamphlets. He advertises straightening crooked eyes and cures for red eyelids with pimples and scales and notes ear tumors discharges deafness cures when others fail. He promises skillful treatment in a gentlemanly manner.
A prominent town figure touts Bacon’s Celery King as restoring health after digestive ailments. The ad lists multiple agents including Daugherty Bros and J C Rugh offering trial packages free with large and small sizes priced 50c and 25c respectively.
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway offers a graphic map of the United States showing routes from Chicago to Council Bluffs Omaha Milwaukee LaCrosse Winona St Paul and Minneapolis with connections to Nebraska Wyoming Colorado Utah Nevada and California and at St Paul to Montana Oregon Washington and Northwest British territory. Write John R Pott district passenger agent Williamsport Pa for the map and fare information to western points.
A correction from the previous PROGRESS notes that I J Warmer of Parkwood grew potatoes of good quality but planted three bushels of seed instead of one. The paper states the error was ours not his and offers the correction gladly.
The Standard Cabinet Company transfers management to Mr. J. W. Pole and announces the Hall building offices open daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. He invites calls to explain the cabinet to interested persons as bad weather approaches and unfinished canvases stay in town.
Large audiences greet the Irish comedian Sullivan praised as a genuine original with a distinctive style. The Baltimore American notes the attraction will appear at Library Hall Friday, October 18.
Watch and jewelry dealer also agent for Wanamaker Brown clothing ready to wear and made to measure. Rubber stamps seals and stencils furnished on short notice. Located room 21 above the post office in Indiana Pennsylvania.
A long list of residents and visitors appears, noting D. W. Simpson in Kit tanning, Mr. and Mrs. Patton in Pittsburg, Harry Wallace in East Liverpool, and many others visiting family, friends, or attending events. Mentioned are illnesses, travels to Buffalo, Baltimore, and New York, and several hosting households across Allegheny, Armstrong, and Indiana counties.
The writer tours Paris noting fixed prices, markets, and scenes from Napoleon’s era houses to boulevards and the guillotine street Rivoli. He describes horse meat in markets, Parisian nightlife, and the city’s monuments before crossing Normandy to Dieppe and on to London.
The article warns that hot dry weather will yield widespread chronic malaria. It notes many new cases in previously unaffected areas, with insidious onset and prolonged symptoms. A Peruna Drug Manufacturing Company offer promises a free medical treatise and claims Peruna cures chronic malaria.
Mr George Faith of Isaac Becks carriage works repairs bicycles with skill and speed. No wheel leaves his shop defective and broken spokes are replaced while you wait at practical reasonable prices.
Joe J Sullivan, famed Irish comedian, and his company present Maloney's Mishaps a modern medicine for laughter at Library Hall Indiana Pa Friday October 18. Admission 25 35 and 50 cents with reserved seats on sale at Hall's.
The Standard Cabinet Company expresses hearty thanks for royal support and invites future customers to inspect the cabinet when an agent calls to gain friends for the cabinet. J. B. Hinds offers large oysters, sold by the quart or gallon.
The advertisement asserts W R Loughry & Co offers the largest and best selection of blankets and underwear and invites customers to compare with competitors. It urges readers to examine and judge the store’s offerings.
Advertisement notes blankets priced from 3.00 to 10.00 in white drab grey red and white with various finishes. Highlights all wool full size blankets at 3.50 and 5.00 comparable to dealer levels as a banner season push.
Local retailer notes strong sales as knit underwear remains popular for fit, lower cost, and labor savings. Prices for the season are lower than last year, driving widespread consumer interest and robust demand.
The notice states starting prices at 25 cents for a pair and a 50 cent line described as one-fourth better than last season, offered in Natural or Camel's Hair. It implies a sales or catalog context with listed textile items and price comparisons.
A local retailer lists health underwear starting at 90e with options at $1.50 and $2 per piece. The product is described as providing protection from cold.
Cotton or wool fabrics in ribbed or plain textures available in all sizes and desirable grades. Prices range from 25 cents to 1 dollar and 50 cents, with emphasis on a wide selection for every buyer. See our underwear assortment for full details.
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